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Essential Reads: Neurodevelopmental Outcomes in Children with Prenatal Exposure to Antiepileptic Drugs

There is a growing body of literature to indicate that exposure to certain antiepileptic drugs, most notably valproic acid (VPA, Depakote) during critical periods of development may be associated with long-lasting neurodevelopmental deficits.

By |2025-06-26T09:07:34-04:00September 1st, 2021|Anti-Epileptic Drugs, Essential Reads, Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Pregnancy & Medications|Comments Off on Essential Reads: Neurodevelopmental Outcomes in Children with Prenatal Exposure to Antiepileptic Drugs

Prevalence of ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorders in Children with Prenatal Exposure to Antipsychotic Medications

The findings of this study do not suggest that prenatal antipsychotics exposure is associated with increased risk for ADHD, ASD, small for gestational age, or preterm birth.

By |2024-04-14T16:15:58-04:00August 31st, 2021|Antipsychotic Medications, Pregnancy & Medications|Comments Off on Prevalence of ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorders in Children with Prenatal Exposure to Antipsychotic Medications
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